Business Support Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Business or Administrative qualification (NVQ 4 in Business & Administration or equivalent) or equivalent relevant knowledge.
2. Excellent knowledge and experience of using a variety of IT packages (such as MS Office) and other electronic systems (RiO, ESR, Dragon Software, etc.)
3. Demonstrable experience of coordinating administrative processes within a busy office and/or care environment and supervision of junior staff.
4. Experience of managing data for performance and reporting purposes.
5. Ability to produce professional documentation to a high standard (minutes, agendas)
6. Ability and willingness to travel independently between locations when required.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Paula Brown or email: paula.brown@berkshire.nhs.uk or Baljit.gill@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification or demonstrable level of knowledge in a relevant discipline

Desirable

• Business or Administrative qualification (NVQ 4 in Business & Administration or equivalent) or equivalent relevant knowledge.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge and experience of using a variety of IT packages (such as MS Office) and other electronic systems (RiO, ESR, Dragon Software, etc.)
• Demonstrable experience of coordinating administrative processes within a busy office and/or care environment.
• Experience of managing data for performance and reporting purposes

Desirable

• Experience of supervision of staff including performance and absence management.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Work effectively within a team and manage others' workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

New Horizons, Pursers Court, Slough Berkshire SL2 5BX

Pursers Court

Slough

SL2 5BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/